Pharmacology Made Easy Prototype Drug List-ATI

Pharmacology Made Easy Prototype Drug List

Neurological System (38 Drugs)
Drug therapy for sleep disorders
• Benzodiazepine – temazepam (Restoril)
• Non-benzodiazepine – zolpidem (Ambien)
Drug therapy for muscle spasms
• Centrally acting muscle relaxants – baclofen (Lioresal)
• Peripherally acting muscle relaxants – dantrolene (Dantrium)
Drug therapy for seizure disorders
• Hydantoins – phenytoin (Dilantin)
• Iminostilbenes – carbamazepine (Tegretol)
• Valproic acid – valproic acid (Depakote, Depacon, Depakene)
• Other new drugs for seizure disorders
Drug therapy that supports anesthesia
• Local anesthesia – lidocaine (Xylocaine)
• General anesthesia/barbiturates – sodium thiopental (Pentothal)
• General anesthesia/benzodiazepine – midazolam (Versed)
• General anesthesia/opioid – fentanyl (Sublimaze)
Drug therapy for ADHD and narcolepsy
• Amphetamines – amphetamine and dextroamphetamine sulfate (Adderall)
• Methylphenidate – methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
• Non-amphetamine – modafinil (Provigil)
Drug therapy for Parkinson’s disease
• Dopamine-replacement drugs – levodopa (Dopar, Larodopa)
• Direct-acting dopamine receptor agonists – pramipexole (Mirapex)
• Indirect-acting dopamine receptor agonists/MAOs – selegiline (Eldepryl, Zelapar ODT)
Drug therapy for Alzheimer’s disease
• Cholinesterase inhibitors – donepezil (Aricept, Aricept ODT)
• NMDA receptor antagonist – memantine (Namenda)
Drug that treat multiple sclerosis
• Immunomodulators – Interferon beta-1a (Avonex, Rebif), Interferon beta 1b (Betaseron)
Drug that treat migraine headaches
• Serotonin agonists – sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Drug therapy for anxiety disorders
• Benzodiazepines – diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax)
• Non-benzodiazepines – buspirone (BuSpar)
Drug therapy for depression
• Tricyclic antidepressants – amitriptyline (Elavil)
• SSRIs – fluoxetine (Prozac)
• SNRIs – venlafaxine (Effexor)
• MAOIs – phenelzine (Nardil)
• Atypical antidepressants – bupropion HCL (Wellbutrin)
Drug therapy for bipolar disorder
• Lithium – lithium carbonate (Eskalith, Lithobid)
• Antiepileptic drugs (AED) – valproic acid (Depakote)
Drug therapy for schizophrenia
• Conventional antipsychotics – chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
• Atypical antipsychotics – risperidone (Risperdal)
Drug therapy for glaucoma
• Beta adrenergic blocker – betaxolol (Betoptic), timolol (Timoptic)
• Cholinergic agonists – pilocarpine (Pilocar, Isopto Carpine)
• Cholinesterase inhibitors – echothiophate (Phospholine Iodide)

, Cardiovascular System (28 Drugs)
Drug Therapy for Hypertension
• RAAS Suppressants
o ACE inhibitors – captopril (Capoten)
o ARBs – losartan (Cozaar)
o Aldosterone antagonists – eplerenone (Inspra)
o Direct renin inhibitors – aliskiren (Tekturna)
• Calcium channel blockers – nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)
• Sympatholytics
o Alpha1 adrenergic blockers – doxazosin (Cardura)
o Beta adrenergic blockers – atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol (Lopressor)
o Adrenergic neuron blockers – reserpine (Serpalan, Reserpine)
o Centrally acting alpha2 agonists – clonidine (Catapres)
o Alpha/beta blockers – carvedilol (Coreg)
• Direct acting vasodilators – hydralazine (Apresoline)
Drug therapy for heart failure
• Diuretics
o Thiazide diuretics – hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
o Loop diuretics – furosemide (Lasix)
o Potassium-sparing diuretics – spironolactone (Aldactone)
• Cardiac glycosides – digoxin (Lanoxin)
• Sympathomimetics – dobutamine (Dobutrex)
• Phosphodiesterase inhibitors – milrinone (Primacor)
Drug therapy for coronary heart disease
• Antilipemic
o HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) – simvastatin (Zocor)
o Fibrates – gemfibrozil (Lopid)
• Antianginals
o Nitrates – nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid), isosorbide (Isordil, Ismo)
• Class I/sodium channel blockers
o Class IA – quinidine, procainamide (Pronestyl)
o Class IB – lidocaine (Xylocaine)
o Class IC – flecainide (Tambocor)
• Class II/beta adrenergic blockers – propranolol (Inderal)
• Class III/potassium channel blockers – amiodarone (Cordarone)
• Class IV/calcium channel blockers – verapamil (Calan)

Respiratory System (15 Drugs)
Drug therapy for airflow disorders
• Beta2-adrenergic agonists – albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
• Inhaled anticholinergics – ipratropium (Atrovent, Atrovent HFA)
• Methylxanthines – theophylline (Theo-24, Theolair, Theochron)
• Glucocorticoids
o Oral – prednisone (Deltasone)
o Inhalation – beclomethasone dipropionate (QVAR)
o Nasal – beclomethasone (Beconase AQ)
• Mast cell stabilizers – cromolyn (Intal)
Drug therapy for upper respiratory disorders
• H1-receptor antagonists
o Sedating antihistamines – diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
o Nonsedating antihistamines – cetirizine (Zyrtec)
• Sympathomimetic Decongestants – phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
• Antitussives
o Opioid – codeine
o Nonopioid – dextromethorphan (Benylin)
• Expectorants – guaifenesin (Mucinex, Humibid)
• Mucolytics – acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)